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T. A. Barron on Writing the World of Merlin
In this episode of YA Central, bestselling author T. A. Barron talks about the joys and challenges of writing stories about such a well-known character as Merlin, then chats about his newest series Merlin's Dragon with some readers at the Hennepin County Library in Ridgedale, Minnesota.
In this episode of YA Central, bestselling author T. A. Barron talks about the joys and challenges of writing stories about such a well-known character as Merlin, then chats about his newest series Merlin's Dragon with some readers at the Hennepin County Library in Ridgedale, Minnesota.
Barron is the award-winning author of fantasy novels such as The Lost Years of Merlin epic, soon to be a major motion picture, and The Great Tree of Avalon series. He serves on a variety of environmental and educational boards including The Nature Conservancy and The Land and Water Fund of the Rockies, and is the founder of a national award for heroic children.
Books featured in this episode:
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Merlin's Dragon T. A. Barron Paperback: Mass Market Ace $7.99 Read more... |
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Merlin's Dragon: Doomraga's Revenge T. A. Barron Hardcover Philomel $19.99 Read more... |
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